Proper. I love this, so very much.

The 2024 piping plover party is just getting started! 🎉

Science has nothing to do with ideology and view points, it’s about evidence and data. Science couldn’t care less about what politicians think. And yet, some are desperately trying to make it a political game.

Every spring, I am absolutely gobsmacked at watching how fast leaves start to emerge from buds on trees, and seeing them fill out.

⁦Mike Deans⁩ and I got up early to see this threatened species. The sage grouse birds come through Utah to mate.

Part of this was literally a line item omission from the budget.

Yes, that is correct. It was a mistake in the budgeting process when someone dropped a line in the budget calculation.

Hopefully it can be made up next year, but lost funding will be catastrophic to some programs.

As some of you are well aware, the BRAIN Initiative funding was cut by 40% (braininitiative.nih.gov/news-events/bl…). “This is truly awful, This large cut to the BRAIN Initiative is, simply put, going to kill jobs and hurt patients over the next 10-20 years.” – Kip Ludwig, PhD

Government officials, incl NIH program officers/staff, are prohibited BY LAW from lobbying for science funding. It falls upon US AS TAXPAYERS to educate our elected representatives on how foundational and transnational science drives economic growth and benefits the taxpayers.

After a grueling 7 hour snowmobile trek in below-zero, white-out conditions, we arrived at the outpost with great relief and anticipation. #Svalbard #IsjfordRadio

For those not taking seriously Zelensky’s pleas, last night showed the world the critical importance & effectiveness of modern air defense. It also feels like a gut punch for many Ukrainians who are being attacked daily by drones & missiles—but are not able to defend themselves.

Having a discussion with some peeps in diplomatic circles and I heard a phrase I’ve not heard before… “Performative Warfare” with the goal of de-escalating conflict by allowing countries to save face through de-risked military action.

I hope this allows a pressure relief.

I had a great time speaking about novel imaging glaucoma biomarkers at the Visualize 2024: Advancements in Ophthalmic Imaging and Research symposium at ⁦Bascom Palmer Eye Institute⁩
at ⁦Miller Medicine⁩ #glaucoma #imaging

Ellie for #Caturday saying, “I see you”.

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I am deeply honored and humbled to receive the Governor's Medal today. My ability to advance a cancer-free future is really attributable to our diverse teams from all over the world Huntsman Cancer Institute & @uutah who have helped us tackle this deadly disease. Thank YOU! #OneUtahSummit

Spread some peace today folks
#photooftheday

A groundbreaking study from @WayneState has found promising clues for how we can prevent eye problems in babies whose mothers were infected with the Zika virus while pregnant. Read more: today.wayne.edu/medicine/news/… #NEIResearchNews

Congratulations to Meyer lab memeber Shruti Patil for being awarded a post-doctoral fellowship in glaucoma from BrightFocus Foundation! Very excited to see her work to advance her exciting experimental ideas! Stay tuned!

Yesterday Dr.(!) Ely Contreras defended her beautiful thesis work. My favorite part of being a PI is watching people succeed. Especially when you know all they went through in the process. Link to first paper here and stay tuned for #2!

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